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WORLD CLASS CHICAGO WITH A HOMETOWN FLAVOR

With all of Chicago’s ethnic diversity, the nation’s “Second City” parades everything from a breathtaking lakefront to historic architecture making Chicago an adventure for residents and visitors alike.

The wealth of activities and events are endless, especially with summertime upon us.  Chicago is a family-friendly city offering the best in museums, such as the Museum of Science and Industry and the finest zoos like Lincoln Park Zoo, famous since its 1868 opening with more than 1,100 exotic and endangered species.

Music, food, and entertainment are the big draw at the 10-day event, Taste of Chicago beginning in late June in Chicago’s Grant Park.  Other crowd pleasers are the Chicago Air and Water Show in late August, and Venetian Night, a spectacular array of fireworks amidst an electrical parade of boats on Lake Michigan planned for late July.  Sponsored and produced by the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, City of Chicago, Richard M. Daley, Mayor, contact (312) 744-3370 for more information on these and other events and summer music festivals.

If fun eateries are worth a day’s outing with the family, experience the popular Ed Debevic’s, an upbeat ‘50’s diner known for its burgers, shakes and sassy style.  A must for the sports enthusiast is Michael Jordan’s Restauraunt where the world-renowned sports celebrity offers prime steaks and chops to fresh grilled seafood.  A new comer to the Chicago restaurant venue is the Rainforest Café, an extraordinary environment and menu with a tropical rainforest as its dining room. 

Chicago has a wide spectrum of fine dining for those willing to stretch their pocketbook.  Geja’s Café is a romantic fondue experience with nightly entertainment, and the Drake Hotel’s Cape Cod Room is a Chicago classic offering an extensive seafood menu.  Two long-standing Chicago favorites are The Bergoff Restaurant, with the best in German fare, and The Italian Village, family-owned since 1927 with a romantic touch and superb Italian dishes.

Navy Pier is Chicago’s premier attraction, after its 1995 reconstruction. Boasting more than 50 acres of parks, gardens, shops, and restaurants Navy Pier is a year-round entertainment and recreation facility on Chicago’s Lakefront.

To enjoy a light-hearted tour of Chicago, check out boarding an old-fashioned trolley car with the Chicago Trolley Company Tours.  Call for information and reservations at (312)663-0260. Popular sightseeing in Chicago is aboard Wendella Boats, exploring Lake Michigan since 1936. Located at the Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue.  Call Wendella Boats at (312)337-1446 for reservations.  Plus, to experience a more luxurious cruising vessel, choose Odyssey Cruises departing daily and year-round from Navy Pier.  To make lunch, brunch, or dinner reservations call (888)957-2327.

Chicago is a sports-minded town with yet, an elegance that stretches the distance of the “Magnificent Mile.”  A shopper’s paradise lines Chicago’s Michigan Avenue and is well-known to Chicagoans as the “Magnificent Mile” with such merchant’s as “Macys” and “Bloomingdale’s.”

A splendor of music, arts and theater are Chicago’s rich blend bringing a sense of unity to the City.  The Chicago Theater a famous landmark is once again, after renovation thriving with various national and local productions.

Whether viewing sights atop the Sears Tower, one of the world’s tallest building, or driving down Lake Shore Drive enjoying the beautiful skyline, there is none like CHICAGO, “Welcome to the Windy City!”